Finding the Third Proportional to 527,082 and 1,155,739
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Solution
The third proportional to 527,082 and 1,155,739 is: 2,534,202.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
527,082 : 1,155,739 = 1,155,739 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
527,082/1,155,739 = 1,155,739/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
527,082x = 1,155,739 × 1,155,739 - Step 4: Simplify right side
527,082x = 1,335,732,636,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,335,732,636,121/527,082 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,534,202.72
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